About
Shutter 16 Magazine is:
The collaboration of many enthusiastic and dedicated music journalists with a passion for the lens or written word.
With a broad spectrum of talents and specialties, there are no limitations to the music Shutter 16 will cover. Our goal is to give back to the art that encompasses our life and to employ a professional and knowledgeable staff with a wide variety of tastes to ensure no genre is neglected- underground and mainstream alike.
From local dives to the photo pit at arenas, Shutter 16 journalists can be found anywhere there is live music. We love it all. From the nitty-gritty to the shiny and polished, we do not discriminate against any music scene and we embrace our love for anything with a beat through our regular and wide-spanning coverage. With the integration of social media and our trademarked Instagram hashtag, #twitfromthepit, Shutter 16 also strives to connect with our many fans and showcase their role in the experience. Without them, music would play to dead air and our words and photos would be meaningless- just like a life without music.
We want you to be a part of this- your photos, your questions, suggestions, and criticism- because we do this for you- the fans, the musicians, the record labels and the entire music scene. You all are our heart and soul and without you, we couldn’t be doing this.
Contact Us
Meet the Crew:
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Dianna AugustinePresident & CEO & Social Media Maven
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Sheila WalshEditor in Chief & Social Media Manager
“I decided to bring shutter16 to life to give local and regional bands more of a voice. Want to show that Charlotte, NC is the next best big thing when it comes to music right behind all of the largest cities. It’s happening right now and continues to grow. Lets do this people only we can be the voice of the city!”
Website: www.shutter16.com
Photography: : Concert, Portraiture, Events, Wedding
Shoots with: : Strictly Canon cameras
Favorite thing to shoot: : Metal and Punk shows but I’ll do it all
View her Shutter 16 portfolio: http://shutter16.com/wp/tag/dianna-augustine/
Sheila Walsh
Sheila is the Editor-in-Chief and has been marked the resident emo kid within the S16 staff. With a B.A. in English, a ukulele named Sandy, and a love of vegan treats, there’s no telling what this pink-haired fairy will be adding to her playlists.
Staff:
Amanda Walsh
Chicago native and Saint Xavier University alum (class of 2007), Amanda Walsh is an aspiring journalist
with a strong passion for music and longtime love of writing. While in college, she spent her time
volunteering as a radio DJ, working as the station’s Music Director, and serving as a regular contributing
writer for the campus newspaper where she combines her love for music and writing. Between
attending multiple concerts a month all over the city, interviewing various bands both in and out of the
studio, and introducing her friends and show listeners to new artists (both local and national acts), it
was during this time that Amanda really discovered her niche. Whether listening alone with her
headphones or experiencing it live in person, music has always been Amanda’s safe haven and more like
a religion, with concerts feeling more like going to church. Today the number of artist interviews under
her belt continues to grow, as she strives to break new and up and coming artists before other outlets.
She also continues to attend as many concerts as her bank account will allow.
Andy Frisk
Carolinas based writer/journalist Andy Frisk love music, and writing, and when he gets to intermingle the two he feels most alive. Covering concerts and albums by both local and national acts, Andy strives to make the world a better place and prove Gen X really can still save the world.
http://areasonablegoodear.blogspot.com/
Ash was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania and started working with the music industry at a young age. At the age of 17 she became a DJ at the local radio station. Then she attended Valley Forge Christian College from 2008-2012 and attained a B.A. in Digital Media Communications. There she started her podcast, Pop Deflators, which has evolved into a full-fledged music site including Artist Interviews and Concert Photography, she also currently works for Rock Rage Radio as an online DJ and photojournalist.
Bobby Whitmire
Charlotte-area native, Bobby Whitmire, grew up heavily involved in the NC/SC hardcore punk music scene playing and booking shows. After a decade of moving around the country he settled in Charlotte again, where he decided to start school. At the end of 2014 he “borrowed” his family’s old film camera that hadn’t been touched in years, and since then you’d be hard-pressed to find him without at least one camera on him. In 2015 he decided to combine his love of punk and metal music with the passion he had for photography.
Brandon Scott Hanks
Brandon Hanks is a photojournalist hailing from Owensboro, Kentucky. Brandon started his obsession with photography dating back to 2001. Since getting his first taste of the music industry in 2016 with Nothing More, he has since worked with some of his favorites to some of the biggest names in music: Black Stone Cherry, Highly Suspect, Bush, Skillet, Green Day, and Scott Stapp. “If you were to tell me I’d be doing this (concert photography) with the artists I’ve worked with in my first year, I’d call you a liar,” said Hanks. Brandon’s fire and willingness to adapt to any setting and environment while being able to take on any challenge thrown at him makes him a force and a future in this industry looks brighter with every show. “Grateful, Humbled, Unbelievable, Rise Up.” All words Brandon lives by.
Brian Robinson
Wedding photographer by day, cool, bearded and tattooed rock photographer by night. Brian has taken some of the best pictures of local bands and visiting giants in recent years.
www.brianrobinsonphotography.com
Brian Twitty
Image creator, music maker, old school skater and craft beer partaker, BT just sends it with no warm-ups. When you catch him in the streets doing and covering what he loves, give him a warm hello.
Brittany Muldoon
Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, Brittany Muldoon has had a passion for music from a very young age. She grew up going to concerts and is excited about the opportunities she’s had to combine her love of music, writing, and photography in various ways over the past few years. In 2015, she joined the Pop Deflators team as a photojournalist and reviewer and has been covering shows ever since. After graduating from High Point University with a B.A. in Electronic Media, she moved overseas to Prague, CZ, where she continues to cover shows and immerse herself in the international music scene. She joined the Shutter 16 team in the spring of 2017 and is excited to keep sharing her passion for music and art with others.
Brittany Robinson is an Ohio-based artist living within the realms of photography, graphic design, and the fine arts. She graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography in 2014, and has been glued to her Canon ever since. Music has always played a prevalent role in her life, although the combination of these passions has been more recent. From shooting photos at the local music bar to writing gig reviews at larger-scale venues, she is always down to cover the next challenge. Stay tuned.
Website: http://brittanyrobinson.virb.com
Instagram: @brob.live
Born and raised in Winston Salem NC, Cindy is a professional taco enthusiast and proud
Hufflepuff. Fangirl by day, and concert photojournalist by night, Cindy’s photography career
started in 2010 when her fiance took her to her first local show. With a small Kodiak point and
shoot in hand, she quickly fell in love with the local music scene and concert photography. With
musical tastes varying from Acapella to Heavy Metal, there is no telling what you will hear
blaring from her headphones from day to day. When she is not spending time with her family,
friends, or furbabies, you can find Cindy with her nose buried in yet another book, binging Netflix
with her bearded better half, or out and about at various shows.
Instagram: cindythebooknerd
Flicker: cmcbridephotography
Cynthia Haithcock
Born and raised in North Carolina, Cynthia Haithcock is a self-taught photographer who has always had a love for taking photos. Along with photography, music is also one of her greatest passions in life. She attended her first concert in her early teens, which soon after resulted in her spending most of her youth at numerous gigs. She quickly became addicted to documenting the music scene and began further pursuing digital imagery while shooting local rock and metal bands in various cities around NC. She later joined Shutter 16 in 2011 and has since had the opportunity to cover many talented acts, both local and national. From crowded bars, to sold out stadiums, few things make her happier than being behind the lens, especially when it involves combining and sharing her favorite forms of art.
Diane Woodcheke
Diane Woodcheke has had her eye on a camera viewfinder since she was very young. She specializes in Fine Art, Event and Concert Photography. She is also a writer of concert and album reviews, as well as contributing to blogs. For more information please visit her website at www.dwoodcheke.com
Frederick Gubitosi
Brooklyn native, Frederick Gubitosi, is a musician, artist, songwriter, and music journalist. Alumnus of Pratt Institute and Brooklyn College, the former teacher writes as an insider to world of music and the humanities. In the ’90s he had two solo painting exhibits in NYC and was involved in a performance art group which merged live music, improv theater and multimedia. In 1995 he participated in Philadelphia’s first performance of John Zorn’s “Cobra” as a musician. In 2005 he wrote, directed, and created the musical score for his comic play, “Love, the Happy Disease.” He now participates in events for Brooklyn’s Creators Collective making improvised music for modern dancers.
Jessie Harris
Jessie Harris:
As the self-proclaimed “pop culture princess,” Jessie enjoys baking treats, all genres of music, and watching bad reality TV. She currently resides in High Point, NC with her beloved chihuahua, Buddy.
Jimmy Warsham
Bio coming in hot.
Josh Gooch
Photographer Josh Gooch is a North Carolina native and a graduate of Appalachian State, Josh Gooch works in education, teaching graphic design at the community college level. Photography became a passion during his college career, and remained a constant addition to the ever-present soundtrack of life. Privileged to have turned an ear to hip-hop at a young age, after developing a love of music from ‘80s radio, Josh found that the revelation of rock music in high school was what led him to really devote serious amounts of attention to music. From there it was that first club show that sparked an addiction to live music and the exposure to various forms of it during the college years, cementing a love of passion and truth in music. Now, with the ability to combine the passions of photography and music, he hopes to continue to develop a creative voice that others appreciate.
Shoots with: Canon and Nikon
Website: www.goochua.com/
Shutter16 portfolio
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/goochua/
Kate Scott Daly
Kate Scott Daly Chicago writer and photographer Kate Scott Daly specializes in music journalism. Her body of work includes live documenting over 200 bands, reviewing several albums and concerts, and multiple artist interviews.Kate continues to brave the photo pits of major music venues and outdoor festivals throughout the Chicagoland scene.
http://www.katescottphotography.net/
Kevin McGee
A North Carolina based photographer specializing in live music, Kevin never takes anything too seriously, least of all writing this bio. He believes art is the sole reason mankind developed civilization and music is best experienced live in small, dark bars of questionable cleanliness. His hobbies include sarcasm, being socially awkward, and referring to himself in third person. An unashamed geek, when not at a concert he can usually be found at the nearest sci-fi convention, playing video games, or trying to forge his Hogwart’s letter.
Luke Jamroz
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” —Vincent van Gogh
Luke Jamroz couldn’t agree more. His passions are many, so finding time for all of them is challenging even for Luke, who is perfectly willing to postpone sleep indefinitely. Photography, music – especially live music, adventure, travel, and sports are all necessary elements for him to live an inspired life. To enjoy them individually is great, but to combine them is even better. Luke dedicates time and attention to mastering the art of photography, but he does it while enjoying a great show or event or adventure. He has a natural eye for composition, a steady hand, and the patience of a kindergarten teacher – good qualities to have when shooting concerts and sporting events. In contrast to traditional “smile and be still” photography, Luke firmly believes “it’s OK to move.”
Martin Thomas
Bio coming in hot
Gigsnapper.com
Me’lani Santos
I am Me’Lani Santos, also known as “IamZormak” and “The Crazy Picture Lady.” I began my adventures with Shutter 16 in January 2015. I absolutely enjoy being behind the camera rather than in front of it. I have a great passion for music photography. I also enjoy several other types of photography. I am currently in college pursuing a Graphic Design degree. I look forward to applying my creative learning adventures here at Shutter and beyond.
www.iamzormak-photographyanddigitalimagery.com
Nathan Leslie
Nathan is avid concert goer who hails from Concord, NC. A graduate of UNC Charlotte, Nathan is an Audio/Visual Engineer in the Charlotte area. Nathan, who is a lifelong collector of concert recordings began recording shows himself in 2010. What began as a hobby has turned into a career for Nathan. With a passion for live music and reliving the concert experience, Nathan has taken on concert photography as well. You can find Nathan’s work at www.nslmedia.net.
Olivia Jewell
I am a 15-year-old photographer and aspiring writer based out of Reidsville, NC. I first started messing around with a camera around the age of 14, mainly because my brother was playing music and I saw how cool the music scene was. I knew I wanted to be a part of it somehow. I started taking pictures and grew to love photography specifically music photography. I’ve photographed festivals, triad musicians, touring musicians, and have had my work published in several magazines. My main goal is to eventually go on the road as a touring photographer.
Patrick O’Heffernan
Patrick O’Heffernan, the Host of Music FridayLive! and a reviewer for several online publications is a former Professor of International Relations and Mass Media at Georgia Tech and host of the “Uplinks” media critique segment on Saturday All Things Considered on NPR. He holds a PhD in International Relations from M.I.T.and has been awarded an Emmy, four Addy’s, and a Webby Honors, among other awards. He has published 5 books and ghost written others including the New York Times business best seller, “The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It”.
Ricky Thigpen
Richard Thigpen is a professional photographer, whose admiration for the combination of music and photography dating back over 20 years. His talent for music photography began when the opportunity made it possible to fuel the passion, whether it be at a local music venue or large outdoor music festival. Richard’s music portfolio has well exceeded hundreds of live concert coverage, which has given him visibility and opportunities to shoot for national magazines and promoters. When not behind the camera, Richard stays busy with his wife and two children, and playing competitive table tennis. One of Richard’s most memorable music moments is playing “Santa Monica” on guitar with his favorite band, “Everclear”, in the summer of 2003 at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.
Website:
http://www.rthigpenphoto.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rthigpenphoto/
https://www.instagram.com/rmt3rd
Contributors:
Contributing Photographers: Alex Cason, Bob Forte, Benjamin Robson, Jen Vesp, Gianna Haley, Juan Ossa, Steve Ransom, James Geiser, Wade Benton, Yifat Lee, Earl Mauldoun, Jay Travino, Brian Morgan
Contributing Photojournalists: Martin Thomas, Amanda Langley, Daniel Coston, Max Styles, Kevin Daniels, Gary Carota, Brandon Hanks
Contributing Videographers: Mues Productions
Contributing Writers: Molly Shores, Rosie Shores, Mallory Biggerstaff, Devan Penegar, Jaime Terry, Kevin Robbins
Column Editor: Jacqueline Parker
Graphic Designer: Amanda Tattermask, Josh Gooch, Dianna Augustine
